Philippines Christians Thanking For Prayers After Deadly Typhoon
Christians in the Philippines said Tuesday they are thankful for prayers as the cleanup began after deadly Super Typhoon Man-yi.
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Ecuador Declares National Emergency Amid Wildfire Crisis
Ecuador on Monday (November 18) declared a 60-day state of national emergency amid raging wildfires, which have resulted in evacuations and the destruction of 24,700 acres of land, Reuters reports. The situation has remained critical.
Putin Changes Nuclear Doctrine, Ukraine Fires U.S. Made Missiles
Ukraine has launched its first strikes inside Russian territory using U.S.-made long-range missiles, according to Russia’s Ministry of Defense. In response to the Biden Administration allowing Ukraine to use U.S. missiles, Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a revised nuclear doctrine that eases the conditions for using nuclear weapons.
Russia Warns US Over Long-Range Missiles For Ukraine (Worthy News In-Depth)
A former adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin says the militaries of the United States and Britain have become “legitimate” targets as the U.S. is directly involved in the war “by allowing” Ukraine to fire its long-range missiles at Russia.
Sweden, Finland Urge Public to Prepare for Potential War As Major Telecommunication Cable Severed
Sweden began issuing millions of pamphlets to its citizens on preparing for a potential war, and Finland unveiled a new website aimed at crisis preparedness on Monday. This activity coincided with an incident today involving a major fiber optic cable, believed to have been cut, between Finland and Germany.
Christians Urge Prayers As Typhoon Hits Philippines
Christians in the Philippines appealed for prayers Sunday after authorities warned of “life-threatening” surges as the sixth massive storm hitting the nation in the past month intensified.
Poland Sends Fighter Jets Amid Russia’s Strike on Ukraine (Worthy News Radio)
Poland says it has scrambled fighter jets and mobilized “all available forces” on Sunday amid a “massive” Russian missile and drone attack on neighboring Ukraine that killed at least seven people.
Dutch Fishing Town Rescues Jews
Christian residents in the Dutch town of Urk, known for its many churches and fishing traditions, are providing shelter to Jews after the Netherlands’ first pogrom since World War Two.
UN To Push For Global Narrative Using AI and Media (Worthy News In-Depth)
A United Nations committee has agreed to tackle “hate speech” and “misinformation” globally through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and media, despite worries the approach may “stifle pluralistic debate.”
Scuffles At France-Israel Match After Amsterdam Pogrom
Brief scuffles broke out, and soccer fans whistled and booed as the Israeli anthem played at the start of the France-Israel match in Paris following a pogrom against Jews in the Netherlands, officials said Friday.
China Opens Controversial Port In Peru
China’s President Xi Jinping has inaugurated a controversial massive port on the edge of Peru’s coastal desert that locals fear will leave many of them without a hopeful future.
UN Atomic Chief Says Iranian Nuclear Sites Shouldn’t Be Attacked
Tensions between Iran and Israel remain high as Tehran’s military pledged a strong response to Israel’s strikes last month. At the same time, the UN’s atomic watchdog is focused on preventing nuclear escalation, with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi urging that Iran’s nuclear facilities, including Fordow and Natanz, should not be targeted as he is scheduled to visit the country.
Taiwan Considering $15 Billion Weapons Deal with US: Report
Taiwan has told the incoming Trump administration it is interested in securing a massive $15 billion military weapons deal with the United States, the Financial Times reported exclusively on Tuesday (November 12).
Amsterdam Despite Ban; ‘Capital Moving Toward Anarchy’
Police say pro-Palestine protesters gathered on Amsterdam’s central Dam Square despite a protest ban following the first pogrom in the Netherlands against Jews since World War Two.
Translation Sector Will Have No Need of Human Editors in Three Years, CEO Says
The CEO of Unbabel, a major translation service powered by artificial intelligence, has announced that human translators may not be required at all in three years, CNBC reports.
Russian Warship Equipped with Hypersonic Missiles Conducts Drill in English Channel
A Russian warship carrying Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles carried out drills in the English Channel earlier this month, Sky News reports. Russia began mass-producing Zircon missiles in 2023 in an effort to strengthen its nuclear weapons capability.
Iran May Have Supplied Hamas/Hezbollah With Chemical Weapons: Report
After four decades of developing chemical weapons for use against its enemies, Iran’s Islamic terror regime may now have supplied its proxies, including Hamas and Hezbollah, with pharmaceutical-based agents (PBAs) that attack a person’s central nervous system, the US’ Westpoint Combating Terrorism Center (CTC) warns in a new report.
Hit-And-Run Attack Kills 35 In Southern China
China’s President Xi Jinping on Tuesday expressed outrage over a hit-and-run attack that killed at least 35 people at a sports center in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai.
Amsterdam Mayor Survives Calls For Resignation Despite Antisemitic Riots
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema survived calls for her resignation despite the Dutch capital’s fist pogrom against Jews since World War Two.
UN Backs Artificial Intelligence For Army (Worthy News Investigation)
A United Nations General Assembly committee has adopted the U.N.’s first-ever resolution on the “responsible” military use of artificial intelligence (AI), Dutch and South Korean officials confirmed Monday.